The little story below is a modern-day parable on gratitude or giving thanks, which helps me remember that everything — good and bad — in life has a purpose.

I WISH YOU ENOUGH

Recently, I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. Standing near the security gate, they hugged, and the mother said, "I love you, and I wish you enough."

The daughter replied, "Mom, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Mom." They kissed, and the daughter left.

The mother walked over to the window where I was seated. I asked her, "When you were saying goodbye, I heard you say, 'I wish you enough.' May I ask what that means?" She began to smile.

"That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. M

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